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The Worcester County Health Department is committed to recovery and improving the mental health of the community. The Mental Health Program provides a wide variety of services, specializing in mental health and addiction issues.

Our Mental Health Program is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

Suicide Prevention Program:

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Waiving IMD Exclusion also would help those with mental health disorders

Baltimore, MD (July 28, 2015) – The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is seeking a federal waiver from the Institution for Mental Diseases (IMD) Exclusion (also known as the “IMD Exclusion”). This waiver would significantly expand the scope of treatment options available to Medicaid enrollees with substance use and mental health disorders.

Baltimore, MD (July 16, 2015) – The first heat-related death of the 2015 season has occurred, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) has confirmed. The death occurred in June, and was a female under age 4 in Baltimore City who was left in a car.